反动

反動

fǎndòng

adjective #26,320

Meanings

1 reactionary
2 counter-revolutionary
3 reaction (political)

Characters

to oppose / against / to reverse

to move / movement / action

Examples

在文化大革命期间，被扣上'反动'帽子是非常危险的。

Zài Wénhuà Dàgémìng qījiān, bèi kòu shàng 'fǎndòng' màozi shì fēicháng wēixiǎn de.

During the Cultural Revolution, being labeled a reactionary was extremely dangerous.

他的言论被当局视为反动。

Tā de yánlùn bèi dāngjú shìwéi fǎndòng.

His statements were regarded as reactionary by the authorities.

Tips

history

反动 (reactionary) is a heavily charged political term in Chinese history. During the Mao era, being labeled 反动派 (reactionary faction) or 反动分子 (reactionary element) could result in persecution. The term is rooted in Marxist political vocabulary and contrasts with 革命 (revolutionary).

usage

In contemporary usage, 反动 retains its political connotation and is mostly used in historical or ideological discussions. It is rarely used casually.

Stroke Order

反 fǎn

动 dòng